Navigating New Fatherhood: Finding Positivity and Support

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Becoming a new dad is an exciting time, but the journey can sometimes be met with overwhelming negativity and a lack of accessible support. This post highlights a common experience: receiving discouraging remarks from other fathers about life being ‘over,’ and struggling to find positive, relevant support groups or practical advice. The author, 15 weeks pregnant and full of anticipation, finds himself isolated by a wave of pessimistic comments and a dearth of groups for ‘regular joes’ navigating parenthood. Even books offer little practical help. This situation underscores a need for better resources and a shift in perspective towards celebrating and supporting new fathers. The question posed is how new dads can handle this and where they can turn for genuine advice. While online communities like /r/daddit and /r/predaddit offer some solace, the desire for in-person connection and realistic, encouraging guidance remains. This post is a call for positivity and inspiration for expectant and new fathers facing similar challenges.

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